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Directorate of Extension EducationNauni,Solan(HP)

HON'BLE GOVERNOR
Hon'ble Governor HP

Sh. Kavinder Gupta

HON'BLE GOVERNOR HP

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HON'BLE CHIEF MINISTER
Hon'ble Chief Minister HP

Sh. Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu

HON'BLE CHIEF MINISTER HP

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VICE CHANCELLOR
Vice Chancellor

Dr. Harminder Singh Baweja

HON'BLE VICE CHANCELLOR

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With the inception of Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry at Nauni in 1985, the Directorate of Extension Education emerged as the pivotal unit. Its primary function is to serve as the central hub for planning, organizing, and monitoring all extension activities carried out by the University.
Working closely with the various departments of both colleges situated on the university's main campus; College of Horticulture & Forestry in Neri, Hamirpur, and the College of Horticulture & Forestry in Thunag, Mandi, the Directorate collaborates with Directorates of Agriculture and Horticulture, Agricultural Technology Management Agency, ICAR, and other extension education agencies. Additionally, the Directorate directly administers five Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) located in Chamba, Shimla, Solan, Kinnaur, and Lahaul & Spiti-II at Tabo. These KVKs offer training and technology transfer to farmers, rural youth, and field functionaries from line departments.
The Directorate actively engages in transferring the latest technologies derived from the university's research laboratories to the fields of farmers. Furthermore, it consistently gathers feedback from farmers and other stakeholders to shape its future strategies and effectively implement demand-driven research for the benefit of all involved stakeholders.

Mandate

  • Initiating, planning, organizing, coordinating and conducting extension education programmes.
  • Initiating and organizing seminars, training etc., for farmers to transfer improved technologies in consultation with other stakeholders.
  • Providing farm advisory services and technical know-how through publications, diagnostic visits to the stakeholders.

Strengths

  • The Directorate provides diagnostic services to farmers, assisting them in identifying and addressing agricultural issues.
  • It distributes publications and seeds to farmers, facilitating access to valuable information and resources.
  • The University's museum in the Directorate offers an overview of various activities, research, and technology development work conducted at the institution.
  • The Dr. Parmar Exhibition hall in the Directorate presents the life history of Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar through pictorial presentations, promoting knowledge and inspiration.
  • The Directorate handles farmers' queries through the university's native helpline and the Kisan Call Centre (1800-180-1551) of the Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India.
Director of Extension Education

Dr. DP Sharma
Director of Extension Education

From Director's Desk

The Directorate of Extension Education is dedicated to empowering farmers by providing them with training, raising awareness, and building their capacity. Its primary goal is to equip farmers with essential agricultural knowledge and modern practices, promoting sustainable growth within the farming community and other stakeholders. The Directorate actively works towards cultivating prosperity and resilience among the farming community, aiming to ensure a prosperous and thriving future by facilitating the transfer of technology and agricultural information.

Directorate of Extension Education Nauni, Solan (HP)


The Directorate is supported by a team of accomplished scientists situated at the main campus, serving as a valuable knowledge resource, and actively assisting in resolving farmer's issues. To cater to the varying requirements of stakeholders, the Directorate offers well-maintained facilities such as a museum, Agricultural Technology Information Centre (ATIC), advanced printing press, and fully equipped air-conditioned seminar and lecture halls. Furthermore, the Directorate provides convenient accommodation options, including the Farmers' Hostel and Officers' Hostel, ensuring comfortable stays for trainees participating in its programs.


A. State Level Officers’ Workshops:

The Directorate organises State Level Officers’ Workshops on Horticultural, Vegetable and Forestry Crops for recommendation and adoption of improved technologies. The techniques are proposed after rigorous evaluation at the state level and are discussed threadbare in these workshops before adoption.

B. National Level Training Programmes/Seminars:

The Directorate organizes several national level training programmes for scientists and other extension functionaries sponsored by Ministry of Agriculture and other government agencies. Apart from this, the Directorate also organizes seminars, conferences, and symposia from time to time.

C. Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana (PMAGY) and Mukhya Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana (MMAGY)

This Directorate is acting as a nodal agency for the implementation of PMAGY and MMAGY schemes of the government and provides technological backup on agro-technology related issues of the scheme.


The Directorate organizes several training programmes every year for the benefit of farmers, extension functionaries, rural youth, and women. Broad subject lines of some of these programmes being undertaken at the Directorate are listed below:

  • Natural Farming
  • Horticulture and forestry crop cultivation
  • Protected cultivation of horticultural crops
  • Medicinal and aromatic plants
  • Mushroom cultivation
  • Plant protection
  • Bee keeping
  • Dairy farming
  • Watershed management
  • Natural resource management etc.

Apart from trainings, the Directorate also addresses farmers’ issues through various modes to ensure inclusive development of farmers.

  • Farmers’ telephone helpline facility on phone no. 01792-252426
  • Diagnostic field visits
  • On-farm trials
  • Method and technology demonstrations
  • Kisan Melas, Field days, Kisan Divas
  • Field trips
  • Front line demonstrations
  • Natural resource management etc.

Training in DEE 2025-26

Sr. No.TrainingDaysDateNumber of FarmersFundsSponsored byScheme CodeCoordinator
1.Training Programme on“Scientific Beekeeping.”7 daysApril, 03-09,202525 Nos.131790.00Deputy Director Horticulture SolanHMS-731-39
2.Training Programme on Suksham Sinchai..avam.3 daysApril, 08-10,202520 Nos.74500.00Chief Horticulture officer Champawat (UK)HMS-733-39Dr. Kiran Thakur
3.Training Programme on Apple Cultivation.2 daysMay,21-22.202530Nos28Fm+2m59100.00Sanjavni Evam Jan Kalyan Samiti Theog)HMS-736-39Dr. Dinesh Sharma
4.Training Programme on Mushroom Cultivation.3 daysJune16-18.202515Nos40620.00GSSS GogamariRajasthanHMS-745-39
5.Training Programme on Suksham Sinchai..avam.3 daysJune, 17-19,202530 Nos.102360.00Chief Horticulture officer Uttarkashi (UK)HMS-734-39Dr. Kiran Thakur
6.Training Programme on Sabji, Kiwi,Mushroom Utpadan.3 daysJune24-26,202550Nos Womens Participants153000.00Block Development Officer , Dunda Uttarkashi (UK)HMS-747-39DR. Piyush Mehta
7.Training Programme on Apple Mission.5 daysJuly01-05,2025 from Oct.13-1728Nos141696.00UHB Dehradoon (UK)HMS-748-39DR. Kiran Thakur
8.Training Programme on Scientific Cultivation of Turmeric and Ginger etc.3 daysJuly02-04,202550Nos162600.00Himmotthan Socity Hamirpur(HP)HMS-750-39DR. Nidhish Gautam
9.Training Programme on Mushroom Cultivation.5daysJuly07-11,202550Nos174120.00DDH SolanHMS-751-39Dr.Dinesh Sharma
10.Training Programme on Floriculture under PKY.5daysJuly21-25,202540 Nos174120.00SMS Rajgarh Distt. SirmourHMS-758-39DR. Kiran Thakur
11.Training Programme on Recent Technologies…….on newely introduced apple varieties.2 daysJuly22-24,202540 Nos125400.00DDH KinnourHMS-759-39DR. Kiran Thakur
12.Training Programme on Floriculture under PKY.5daysJuly28-Aug01,202535 Nos156780.00SMS Rajgarh Distt. SirmourHMS-758-39DR. Kiran Thakur
13.Training Programme on Skill Development on Horticulture.3 daysJuly 28-30,202530 Nos-CRPF (TOT) DharmpurCASHDR. Nidhish Gautam
14.Training Programme on Skill Development.2 daysAugust04-05,202535Nos50000.00KVK’sHCR-146-39Dr. Pratima Rana
15.Workshop on Skill Development KVK.1 dayAugust06,202530Nos12000.00-Do-HCR-146-39-do-
16.Training Programme on Scientific Cultivation of Hort. Crops.5daysAugust25-29,202540Nos189720.00PD ATMA JhunjhunuRajasthanCASH
17.Training Programme on Cultivation of Hort. Crops.5daysAugust25-29,202512 Nos46080.00CHO Anantnag(J&K)CASHDr. Pratima Rana
18.Yuva Aapda Mitra.8 daysSep.27-Oct.05,2025100 Nos-Distt.Admn. SolanCASHDr. Ajay Sharma
19.Yuva Aapda Mitra.s7 daysOct.27-Nov.02,202538((M)30(F)-Distt.Admn. SolanCASH
20.Training Programme on Production and Management of Horticulture Crops.5 daysOct.27-31, 202530 nos (F)174840.00PD ATMA Bhilwara RajasthanHMS-766-39Dr. Dinesh Sharma
21.Training Programme on Mushroom Cultivation & Processing.6 daysNov.10-15,202515 Nos155070.00M/S Rajuri Steel Jalna (Maharastra)HMS-767-39Dr. Ajay Sharma
22.Training Programme on Apple, Kiwi and Mushroom Cultivation.3 daysNov.10-12,202530 Nos115200.00CHO Uttarkashi (UK)HMS-769-39Dr. Ajay Sharma
23.Training Programme on Apple Kiwi and Mushroom Cultivation.3 daysNov.13-15,202530 Nos115200.00CHO Uttarkashi (UK)HMS-769-39Dr. Nidhish Gautam
24.Training Programme on Mushroom Cultivation.5 daysNov.10-14,202530 Nos170760.00HP SRLM ShimlaHMS-770-39Dr. Pratima Rana
25.Training Programme on Apple, Kiwi and Mushroom Cultivation.3 daysNov.10-12,202530 Nos115200.00CHO Uttarkashi (UK)HMS-769-39Dr. Kiran Thakur
26.Yuva Aapda Mitra.6 daysNov.20-25,202550 Nos--CASHDr. Ajay Sharma
27.Training Programme on Apple Kiwi and Mushroom Cultivation.3 daysNov.26-28,202530 Nos115200.00CHO Uttarkashi (UK)HMS-769-39Dr. Dinesh Sharma
28.Training Programme on Production & Management of Horticulture Crops .3 daysNov.22-27,202550 Nos-CRPF(TOT Dharmpur) SolanCASHDr. Nidhish Gautam
29.Training Programme on New Techniques for production &Management of Horticulture crops .5 daysDec.15-19,202540Nos F220920.00PD ATMA SIkkarHMS-771-39Dr. Kiran Thakur
30.Training Programme on BOD3 daysDec.10-12,202520BOD135000.00POPIand SuSPNFHMS-661-39Dr. Pratima Rana
31.Training Programme to CEO5 daysDec.10-14,20258 Nos65000.00POPIand SuSPNFHMS-661-39Dr. Pratima Rana
32.Training Programme on New Techniques for production and Management of onion and Garlic and Horticulture crops.5 daysDec.15-19,202530Nos F220920.00PD ATMA AlwarRajasthanHMS-775-39
33.Training Programme on Training- Pruning in Apple and vegetable production.3 daysDec.17-19,202530Nos121440.00Himmotthan Society DehradunHMS-774-39Dr. Ajay Sharma
34.Training Programme on New Techniques for High Density Apple Cultivation.3 daysDec.18-20,202530Nos105600.00CHO DehradunHMS-768-39Dr. Dinesh Sharma
35.Training Programme on Beekeeping, Mushroom Production and Food Processing.3 daysDec.22-24,202540 Nos139200.00CHO Pithoragarh(UK)HMS-776-39Dr. Nidhish Gautam
36.Training Programme on New Techniques for Production & Management of Apple Kiwi and Mushroom Cultivation.3 dayDec.26-28,202525 Nos99600.00SMS Kotdwar (UK)HMS-777-39Dr. Kiran Thakur
37.Training Programme on Orchard Development.3 dayDec.26-28,202520 Nos80400.00Hans FoundationHMS-778-39Dr. Kiran Thakur
38.Training Programme on”Capacity Building of Public and Private Stakeholder in orgnanic…….Nepal10 dayJan.05-15,202630Nos-Nepal Govt.10,19,250.00Director of Ext. Edu. And Team
39.Training Programme on Recent Technologies in cultivation of Medicinal & Aromatic Plants…..3 daysJan.06-08,202630Nos99600.00DDH KinnaurHMS-779-39Dr. Dinesh Sharma
40.Training Programme on Recent Technologies in cultivation of Medicinal & Aromatic Plants…..3 daysJan.13-15,202625Nos87600.00DDH KinnaurHMS-779-39Dr. Dinesh Sharma
41.Training Programme on Beekeeping, Mushroom Production and Food Processing.3 daysJan.12-14,202640 Nos139200.00CHO Pithoragarh(UK)HMS-776-39Dr. Ajay Sharma
42.Training Programme on Beekeeping, Mushroom Production and Food Processing.3 daysJan.19-21,202640 Nos139200.00CHO Pithoragarh(UK)HMS-776-39Dr. Kiran Thakur
43.Training Programme on Advance Horticulture3 daysJan.20-22,202627Nos85920.00Development FoundationHMS-780-39Dr. Piyush Mehta
44.Training Programme on Apda Parbandhan7daysJan.20-26,202650Nos-Distt.Admn. Solan-Dr. Ajay Sharma
45.Training Programme on Recent Technologies in cultivation of Medicinal & Aromatic Plants…..3daysFeb.03-05,0202625Nos87600.00DDH KinnaurHMS-779-39Dr. Dinesh Sharma
46.Training Programme on Establishment of New Orchard and Pest/disease Management.3daysFeb.05-07,0202621Nos102000.00DD UCRRFP TehriHMS-782-39Dr. Pratima Rana
47.Training Programme on Establishment of New Orchard and Pest/disease Management.3daysFeb.10-12,0202640Nos142200.00DDUCRRFPUttarkashiHMS-783-39
48.Training Programme on Mushroom Cultivation3daysFeb.23-25,202632Nos102720.00Development FoundationHMS-786-39Dr. Nidhish Gautam
49.Training Programme on Forest Plant Nursery Development.3daysMar.06-07,202625 Nos1,02000.00Hans FoundationHMS-787-39Dr. Dinesh Sharma
50.Training Programme on Establishment of New Orchard and Pest/disease Management.3daysMar.16-17,202625Nos1,02000.00DDUCRRFPRudharpryagHMS-789-39
51.Training Programme on Mushroom Cultivation3daysMarch23-25,202642Nos126120.00Development FoundationHMS-792-39Dr. Kiran Thakur
52.Training Programme on Techniques of Water Management2daysMarch24-25,202620Nos60720.00DPM JICA-SolanHMS-785-39Dr. Piyush Mehta
53.Training Programme on New Techniques for Horticulture Development.5daysMarch 24-28,202633Nos175284.00PD ATMA Churu RajasthanHMS-790-39Dr. Dinesh Sharma
54.Training Programme on Apple, Kiwi and Mushroom Cultivation.3 daysNov.10-12,202530 Nos115200.00CHO Uttarkashi (UK)HMS-769-39Dr. Pratima Rana
1.Training Programme on“Recent Technologies in Apiculture.”2 daysMay 13-14,202614 Nos.109428.00Honey Producer….Karnali Nepal---
2.Training Programme-cum- exposure visit on “Cultivation, Marketing and processing of Apple.”2 daysJun 05-06,202634 Nos.CashCHO, Chamoli- Gopeshwar (UK)---Dr. Kiran Thakur

Training in DEE 2026-27

Sr. No.TrainingDaysDateNumber of FarmersFundsSponsored byScheme CodeCoordinator
1.Training Programme on“Recent Technologies in Apiculture.”2 daysMay 13-14,202614 Nos.109428.00Honey Producer….Karnali Nepal---
2.Training Programme-cum- exposure visit on “Cultivation, Marketing and processing of Apple.”2 daysJun 05-06,202634 Nos.CashCHO, Chamoli- Gopeshwar (UK)---Dr. Kiran Thakur

Summary of Training in DEE

Total Training = 54 Nos, M=1092, F=635, Gen=996, SC=215, ST=212, OBC=292
Beneficiaries = 1727 Nos. Total Amount Received for Training = 61,46,540.00
Exposure Visit Students = 92 Groups, Beneficiaries = 3744 Nos.
Exposure Visit Farmers = 25 Groups, Beneficiaries = 620 Nos.
CRPF Dharmpur = 2 Training 80 Participants
District Apada Parbandhan = 4 Training 260 Participants

Sr. No.YearTraining (Nos)BeneficiariesExposure Visit (Nos)Beneficiaries
01.2023-2455 Nos1696 NosStudents=04 Groups
Farmers=08 Groups		203 Nos
377 Nos
02.2024-2530 Nos534 NosStudents=119 Groups
Farmers=40 Groups		4428 Nos
1475 Nos
03.2025-2654 Nos1727 NosStudents=92 Groups
Farmers=25 Groups		3774 Nos
620 Nos
  • Package of Practices for Forestry Crops
  • Package of Practices for Horticulture and Floriculture Crops
  • Manual on Forest Entomology
  • Museum of the university depicting research and technology development activities.
  • Provides information to farmers through Radio talks on AIR, TV talks and Live Phone-in Service on Door Darshan
  • Farmers’ problem redressal through information exchange in collaboration with All India Radio.
  • Farmers’ query handling through university’s native helpline and Kisan Call Centre (1800-180-1551) of the Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. of India

The Directorate has prepared:

  • Package of Practices for Forestry Crops
  • Package of Practices for Horticulture and Floriculture Crops
  • Manual on Forest Entomology
  • Museum of the university depicting research and technology development activities.
  • Provides information to farmers through Radio talks on AIR, TV talks and Live Phone-in Service on Door Darshan
  • Farmers’ problem redressal through information exchange in collaboration with All India Radio.
  • Farmers’ query handling through university’s native helpline and Kisan Call Centre (1800-180-1551) of the Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. of India

Agricultural Technology Information Centre (ATIC) is the single window service for the farmers established under the National Agricultural Technology Project at this Directorate with the following objectives:

  • Building confidence among various stakeholders and to strengthen linkages between the farmers and the university.
  • Providing diagnostic and advisory services such as soil and water testing, plant health clinic etc.
  • Selling and distribution of improved products emerging because of research being undertaken at the university such as seeds, planting material and processed products etc.
  • Providing an overview of improved technologies through published literature, other communication tools as well as audio-visual aids

Krishi Vigyan Kendra

  • Krishi Vigyan Kendra Chamba

    KVK Chamba

  • Krishi Vigyan Kendra Rohru

    KVK Rohru

  • Krishi Vigyan Kendra Kinnaur

    KVK Kinnaur

  • Krishi Vigyan Kendra Solan

    KVK Solan

  • Krishi Vigyan Kendra Lahaul and Spiti II

    KVK Lahaul & Spiti-II

Agroecological Crop Protection Towards International Co-Innovation Dynamics and Evidence of Sustainability (ACROPICS)

    ACROPICS, a four-year initiative, collaborates with 18 organizations across 12 Sustainable Agroecological Systems (SAS) in 10 countries. Its main objective is to minimize harmful crop protection inputs, advancing sustainable agricultural practices globally. Managed under the UHF and EU Commission collaboration, it focuses on innovation, research, and stakeholder engagement to promote sustainable food systems.

  • Total Project Budget: €1,656,000
  • Funding Agency: European Commission

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Achievements


S.No. Activities No.of Trainings Numberof Participants
1 Training On Campus 48 1603
2 Training Off Campus 03 348
3 Radio Talk 02 En masse
4 TV Talk 02 En masse
5 Workshop/Seminar 17 --
6 Mobile Advisory 34 En masse
7 Exposure Visits 53 --
8 Exhibitions Organized 01 --
9 Days Celebrated 07 En masse
10 VIP Visits 10 --
11 Others Major Extension ActivitiesUndertaken 07 --
S.No.ActivitiesNos of TrainingNos of Participants
1.Training on Campus54 Nos1727 Nos
2.Training off CampusNil
3.Radio Talk03 Nos
4.TV Talk02 Nos
5.Workshop/Seminar07/02
6.Mobile Advisory43 Nos
7.Exposure VisitStudents 92 group
Farmer 25 group		3774 Nos
620 Nos
8.Exhibition organized04 Nos
9.Days Celebration08 Nos
S.No.ActivitiesNos of TrainingNos of Participants
1.Training on Campus30 Nos534 Nos
2.Training off Campus02 Nos275 Nos
3.Radio Talk01 Nos
4.TV Talk02 Nos
5.Workshop/Seminar/ Symposium04/01/01
6.Mobile Advisory38 Nos
7.Exposure VisitStudents 119 group
Farmer 40 group		4428 Nos
1475 Nos
8.Exhibition organized03 Nos
9.Days Celebration08 Nos
S.No.ActivitiesNos of TrainingNos of Participants
1.Training on Campus55 Nos1696 Nos
2.Training off CampusNil
3.Radio Talk04 Nos
4.TV Talk03 Nos
5.Workshop/Seminar-NA-
6.Mobile Advisory-NA-
7.Exposure VisitStudents 04 group
Farmer 08 group		203 Nos
377 Nos
8.Exhibition organized
9.Days Celebration08 Nos

Facilities

Awards/Recognitions

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Faculty

Dr PK Baweja

Principal Scientist ,Joint Director (Training & Communication)

Specialization: Micro-climate studies, Forest Fire Modeling

  • Phone : 9625722255
  • Email : pkbaweja@uhf.ac.in
  • Other Email : baweja_pk@rediffmail.com

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Dr Piyush Mehta

Associate Professor

Specialization: Agribusiness Management

  • Phone : 01792 252706(O), 9817066096
  • Email : piyushabm@gmail.com
  • Other Email : piyushabm@uhf.ac.in

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Dr Ajay Sharma

Assistant Professor

Specialization: Economic Entomology & Pesticide Residues

  • Phone : 01792 252706(O), 94180 81019
  • Email : ajaydivyam@rediffmail.com

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Dr DK Sharma

Assistant Professor

Specialization: Forest Products, Wood Science and Technology

  • Phone : 01792 252706(O), 9418070113, 7876065478
  • Email : dineshsharma7@ymail.com

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Dr Nidhish Gautam

Scientist

Specialization: Vegetable Science

  • Phone : 01986-222231, 91 9418317477
  • Email : nidhish635@gmail.com

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Dr Kiran Thakur

Assistant Professor

Specialization: Fruit Science

  • Phone : 9817788567
  • Email : drkiranthakurfscfb@gmail.com

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Dr Pratima Rana

Assistant Professor

Specialization: Agricultural Extension and Communication

  • Phone : 01792252706(O), 8219074762
  • Email : partimarana.rana33@gmail.com
  • Other Email : dr.pratimarana@outlook.com

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Associated Faculty

Associated Faculty

Dr Yasmin Janjhua

Associate Professor

Department: Agribusiness Management

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